Former FBI agent sentenced to 60 years for rape, sexual assault

A judge has sentenced a former FBI agent to 60 years behind bars after he was found guilty of rape and sexual assault. 

Air travel continues to be impacted by government shutdown

Staffing shortages triggered by the ongoing federal government shutdown are causing more flight delays at airports nationwide, with union leaders warning the situation could worsen.

Fairfax County police searching for suspects who stole vapes
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Fairfax County police are searching for three suspects who broke into a convenience store, stole vape products and got away. FOX 5’s Shomari Stone spoke to the store owner. He's in Reston tonight with the story.

Gov. Youngkin says schools should consider adding additional bathrooms
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin continues to reinforce his views on transgender policies in schools, today saying that if there is an issue, schools should consider adding in more restrooms for students. FOX 5's Jim Lokay spoke with the governor.

Air traffic controllers protest at DCA
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Air traffic controllers are joining the call to end the government shutdown as they continue to work without pay. Workers who call in sick risk being fired, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says.

7 injured following massive scrap yard fire in Lorton
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Seven people were injured after a fire broke out on Richmond Highway in Lorton. FOX 5's Nana Sentuo-Bonsu reports on the latest.

Man dead after falling while hiking on Billy Goat Trail
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A hiker was pronounced dead on the scene after suffering a fall while walking along Billy Goat Trail Monday afternoon.

Former FBI agent sentenced to 60 years for rape, sexual assault
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A judge has sentenced a former FBI agent to 60 years behind bars after he was found guilty of rape and sexual assault. FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis has more.

DC tourism suffering from government shutdown
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Tourism is starting to take a hit in the district as people change or cancel trips. FOX 5's Homa Bash is live to explain that side of the story.

Flowers HS football coach suspended; team forced to forfeit games
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A major shakeup is rocking one of Prince George’s County’s top high school football programs. The head varsity football coach at Charles Herbert Flowers High School has been suspended, and the team will forfeit multiple games following an internal investigation.

Montgomery County faces strains from federal funding cuts
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A warning tonight from Montgomery County leaders say they will not be able to fill the funding gap left by the government shutdown and the back to back impact of federal funding cuts and the shutdown may push the county’s social safety net to the breaking point. FOX 5’s Tom Fitzgerald is live in Rockville.

Massive fire at Lorton recycling center leaves 7 injured
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Fairfax County Fire and Rescue were on the scene Tuesday of a four-alarm fire, where seven people have been injured, officials say.

Government shutdown to continue after 8th Senate vote fails
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Another vote to end the government shutdown failed in the Senate on Tuesday. It's the eighth vote the Senate has taken on the continuing resolution put forth by the GOP.

Virginia's attorney general candidate debate underway

The debate between Democratic candidate for Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones and Republican incumbent Jason Miyares is underway.

Man dead after falling while hiking on Billy Goat Trail

A hiker was pronounced dead on the scene after suffering a fall while walking along Billy Goat Trail Monday afternoon. 

Flowers HS football coach suspended after ineligible player investigation, officials say

Charles Herbert Flowers High School’s varsity football team will forfeit multiple games and finish the season without its head coach after an investigation revealed an ineligible freshman played in varsity games, officials said.